Though he’s now known as a New York hotelier, Sean MacPherson got his start in his native California as the arbiter of Los Angeles nightlife with now-classic spots that include El Carmen, Good Luck Bar, Jones Hollywood, and Swingers before heading to the East Coast.

There’s something about a weekend in San Francisco that invites sensory indulgence. Its innovative cuisine is legendary: Lolo, Flour + Water, Burma Superstar, Rintaro, Outerlands, Kusakabe, Commonwealth, and Benu are some of the spots that should be on your list.